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Morano T, Lancia F, Di Marco A, Viscioni G, Bucci I, Grossi S, Pellegrino R, Cugusi L, Grassadonia A, Manca A, Bullo V, Di Giminiani R, Izzicupo P, Di Baldassarre A, Fusco A, Cortis C, Napolitano G, Di Blasio A. Flexibility and Strength Effects of Adapted Nordic Walking and Myofascial Exercises Practice in Breast Cancer Survivors and Analysis of Differences. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:222. [PMID: 38255109 PMCID: PMC10815343 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer treatments can elicit negative kinesiological side effects concerning both the posture and functional status of breast cancer survivors. As our body is functionally organized in myofascial meridians, physical exercise practice should favor a whole-body approach rather than a local one. The aim of the study was to investigate and compare the effects of two whole-body disciplines, i.e., adapted Nordic Walking and myofascial exercise, on the flexibility and strength performances in BCS. One hundred and sixty breast cancer survivors were trained three times per week for 12 weeks through adapted Nordic Walking or myofascial exercise. Handgrip, sit and reach, back scratch, and single leg back bridge tests and body composition were assessed at the beginning and completion of the training period. Linear mixed models showed no significant changes in body composition, whereas flexibility (p < 0.001), strength (p < 0.001), and muscle quality index (p = 0.003) changed independently from the treatment. When data modification has been analyzed according to sub-sample membership, no significant differences have been observed. Age, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy seem to have independent effects on several investigated variables. Twelve weeks of adapted myofascial exercise and Nordic Walking led to significant changes in flexibility, strength, and muscle quality in breast cancer survivors, with no apparent superiority of one approach over the other.
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Affiliation(s)
- Teresa Morano
- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Piazzale Scuro L.A. 10, 37124 Verona, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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- Eusoma Breast Center, “G. Bernabeo” Hospital, ASL02 Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti, c.da S. Liberata, 66026 Ortona, Italy;
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- Department of Scientific Research, Campus Ludes, Off-Campus Semmelweis University, 6912 Lugano, Switzerland;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (L.C.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (L.C.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Via S. Angelo, 03043 Cassino, Italy; (A.F.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Via S. Angelo, 03043 Cassino, Italy; (A.F.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (A.D.M.); (I.B.); (P.I.); (A.D.B.); (G.N.)
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Urso L, Rocca GC, Borgia F, Lancia F, Malorgio A, Gagliano M, Zanetto M, Uccelli L, Cittanti C, Ippolito C, Evangelista L, Bartolomei M. The Role of [ 18F]F-Choline PET/CT in the Initial Management and Outcome Prediction of Prostate Cancer: A Real-World Experience from a Multidisciplinary Approach. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10102463. [PMID: 36289724 PMCID: PMC9598779 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Initial staging of prostate cancer (PCa) is usually performed with conventional imaging (CI), involving computed tomography (CT) and bone scanning (BS). The aim of this study was to analyze the role of [18F]F-choline positron emission tomography (PET)/CT in the initial management and outcome prediction of PCa patients by analyzing data from a multidisciplinary approach. We retrospectively analyzed 82 patients who were discussed by the uro-oncology board of the University Hospital of Ferrara for primary staging newly diagnosed PCa (median age 72 (56-86) years; median baseline prostate specific antigen (PSA) equal to 8.73 ng/mL). Patients were divided into three groups based on the imaging performed: group A = only CI; group B = CI + [18F]F-choline PET/CT; group C = only [18F]F-choline PET/CT. All data on imaging findings, therapy decisions and patient outcomes were retrieved from hospital information systems. Moreover, we performed a sub-analysis of semiquantitative parameters extracted from [18F]F-choline PET/CT to search any correlation with patient outcomes. The number of patients included in each group was 35, 35 and 12, respectively. Patients with higher values of initial PSA were subjected to CI + PET/CT (p = 0.005). Moreover, the use of [18F]F-choline PET/CT was more frequent in patients with higher Gleason score (GS) or ISUP grade (p = 0.013). The type of treatment performed (surgery n = 33; radiation therapy n = 22; surveillance n = 6; multimodality therapy n = 6; systemic therapy n = 13; not available n = 2) did not show any relationship with the modality adopted to stage the disease. [18F]F-choline PET/CT induced a change of planned therapy in 5/35 patients in group B (14.3%). Moreover, patients investigated with [18F]F-choline PET/CT alone demonstrated longer biochemical recurrence (BCR)-free survival (30.8 months) in comparison to patients of groups A and B (15.5 and 23.5 months, respectively, p = 0.006), probably due to a more accurate selection of primary treatment. Finally, total lesion choline kinase activity (TLCKA) of the primary lesion, calculated by multiplying metabolic tumor volume and mean standardized uptake value (SUVmean), was able to more effectively discriminate patients who had recurrence after therapy compared to those without (p = 0.03). In our real-world experience [18F]F-choline PET/CT as a tool for the initial management of PCa had a relevant impact in terms of therapy selection and was associated with longer BCR-free survival. Moreover, TLCKA of the primary lesion looks a promising parameter for predicting recurrence after curative therapy.
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- Luca Urso
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialist Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialist Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Hospital Radiology, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialist Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialist Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medicine DIMED, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-04-9821-1310; Fax: +39-04-9821-3308
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialist Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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Urso L, Lancia F, Ortolan N, Frapoli M, Rauso M, Artioli P, Cittanti C, Uccelli L, Frassoldati A, Evangelista L, Bartolomei M. 18F-Choline PET/CT or PET/MR and the evaluation of response to systemic therapy in prostate cancer: are we ready? Clin Transl Imaging 2022; 10:687-695. [PMID: 35919380 PMCID: PMC9333077 DOI: 10.1007/s40336-022-00515-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Purpose During the last decade, [18F]F-choline positron emission tomography (PET) had a rising role in prostate cancer (PCa) imaging. However, despite auspicious premises, [18F]F-choline PET is not currently recommended for the evaluation of response to therapy assessment in PCa, mainly due to the lack of large-scale prospective trials. Methods We report the cases of seven patients affected by PCa, in which [18F]F-choline PET (either with computed tomography—CT or magnetic resonance imaging—MR) contributed significantly in the systemic therapy response evaluation. Results and conclusion [18F]F-choline PET/CT or PET/MR demonstrated to be a useful imaging modality in the assessment of response to systemic therapy in metastatic PCa patients, irrespective of the stage of disease (either in hormone sensitive and in castrate resistant condition) and the kind of systemic treatment. In most cases, PSA serum values and [18F]F-choline PET showed a synchronous disease evolution after systemic therapy. ADT can alter [18F]F-choline uptake, therefore the time of scan should be correctly planned. Finally, PET/CT with [18F]F-choline is a useful tool for reinforcing the identification of metastatic disease in case of a switch from metastatic castration sensitive to castration resistant PCa.
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- Luca Urso
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, DIMED University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, DIMED University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Ferrara, Italy
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Di Blasio A, Morano T, Lancia F, Viscioni G, Bucci I, Grossi S, Cimini A, Cianchetti E, Verrocchio S, Izzcupo P, Grassadonia A, Napolitano G. The Role of the Environment and Type of Exercise on Acute Adrenal Modulation and Perceived Distress of Breast Cancer Survivors Practising Light-Intensity Physical Exercise. Arch Breast Cancer 2022. [DOI: 10.32768/abc.202292152-161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Distress and adrenal balance of breast cancer survivors (BCS) are key elements of their psychophysical health, and increasing evidence has shown both physical exercise and the natural environment are effective for their modulation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the acute effects of the environment and type of light intensity workouts, on distress, salivary cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) in BCS.Methods: Twenty-four BCS participated in six different workouts, each with the same duration and intensity. Three of them were conducted in natural environments – walking (Wnature), canoeing with assistance (Cnature) and a mix of myofascial and yoga exercises (MYnature). The others were conducted in an urban environment, namely walking (Wurban), or an indoor environment, namely mobilisation and light upper body exercises (MCgym) and a mix of myofascial and yoga exercises (MYgym). Before and after each workout, the Distress Thermometer was completed and saliva was collected.Results: Workouts practised in natural environments elicited a higher reduction in cortisol and the cortisol to DHEA-S ratio and a greater DHEA-S increase compared with workouts practised in urban and indoor environments. Overall, Cnature and MYnature were the best activities; among those practised in urban and indoor environments, MYgym elicited the best results. Distress was not acutely reduced after Wurban and MCgym. Conclusion: Natural environments seem to provide the best management of distress, cortisol, DHEA-S and their balance when working out at light intensities. The simultaneous presence of forests and rivers seems to be the key element of the observed results.
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Urso L, Castello A, Rocca GC, Lancia F, Panareo S, Cittanti C, Uccelli L, Florimonte L, Castellani M, Ippolito C, Frassoldati A, Bartolomei M. Role of PSMA-ligands imaging in Renal Cell Carcinoma management: current status and future perspectives. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2022; 148:1299-1311. [PMID: 35217902 PMCID: PMC9114025 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-022-03958-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background Renal masses detection is continually increasing worldwide, with Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) accounting for approximately 90% of all renal cancers and remaining one of the most aggressive urological malignancies. Despite improvements in cancer management, accurate diagnosis and treatment strategy of RCC by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are still challenging. Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) is known to be highly expressed on the endothelial cells of the neovasculature of several solid tumors other than prostate cancer, including RCC. In this context, recent preliminary studies reported a promising role for positron emission tomography (PET)/CT with radiolabeled molecules targeting PSMA, in alternative to fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in RCC patients. Purpose The aim of our review is to provide an updated overview of current evidences and major limitations regarding the use of PSMA PET/CT in RCC. Methods A literature search, up to 31 December 2021, was performed using the following electronic databases: PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Results The findings of this review suggest that PSMA PET/CT could represent a valid imaging option for diagnosis, staging, and therapy response evaluation in RCC, particularly in clear cell RCC. Conclusions Further studies are needed for this “relatively” new imaging modality to consolidate its indications, timing, and practical procedures.
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- Luca Urso
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.,Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncology and Haematology Department, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124, Ferrara, Italy. .,Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.,Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Surgical Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncological Medical and Specialists Department, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Di Blasio A, Morano T, Lancia F, Viscioni G, Di Iorio A, Grossi S, Cianchetti E, Pippi R, Gobbo S, Bergamin M, D'eugenio A, Masini L, Rinaldi M, Grassadonia A, Vamvakis A, Napolitano G. Effects of activity tracker-based counselling and live-web exercise on breast cancer survivors' sleep and waking time during Italy's COVID-19 lockdown. Home Health Care Serv Q 2021; 41:1-19. [PMID: 34651554 DOI: 10.1080/01621424.2021.1984362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The aim of the study was to compare the effects of weekly personal feedback, based on objectively measured physical activity, on daily sleep in breast cancer survivors (BCS) with those of an intervention that also included online supervised physical exercise sessions (OSPES). BCS benefiting from both personal feedback and OSPES (n = 24), from pre-lockdown (T0) to the first month (T1) of the national lockdown, experienced an increase in both total (p ≤ 0.001) and restorative (p ≤ 0.001) sleep time, inverting their trend from the first month of lockdown to its end (total sleeping time T1 vs. T2 0.01 ≤ p < .001, T1 vs. T3 p ≤ 0.001; restorative sleeping time T1 vs. T2 0.05 ≤ p < .01, T1 vs. T3 p ≤ 0.001). Supportive technology, together with the reception of weekly tailored advice and OSPES seems to improve both quality and quantity of sleep.
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- Andrea Di Blasio
- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Eusoma Breast Centre, "G. Bernabeo" Hospital, ASL02 Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti, C.da S. Liberata, Ortona, Italy
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- Eusoma Breast Centre, "G. Bernabeo" Hospital, ASL02 Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti, C.da S. Liberata, Ortona, Italy
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- Healthy Lifestyle Institute, C.U.R.I.A.Mo (Centro Universitario Ricerca Interdipartimentale Attività Motoria), University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, -Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, -Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Eusoma Breast Centre, "G. Bernabeo" Hospital, ASL02 Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti, C.da S. Liberata, Ortona, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Di Blasio A, Morano T, Lancia F, Viscioni G, Di Iorio A, Grossi S, Cianchetti E, Cugusi L, Gobbo S, Bergamin M, D’Eugenio A, Masini L, Rinaldi M, Scognamiglio MT, Vamvakis A, Napolitano G. Effects of Activity Tracker-Based Counselling and Live-Web Exercise on Breast Cancer Survivors during Italy COVID-19 Lockdown. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2021; 6:50. [PMID: 34207765 PMCID: PMC8293416 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk6020050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To prevent and fight the increase of daily sedentary time and to promote and stimulate the positive effects of physical activity and exercise on health, both traditional interventions and new strategies are important for breast cancer survivors (BCS). The research goal was to compare the effects of weekly personal feedback, based on objectively measured physical activity, on the trends of both daily sedentary time and on the physical activity of BCS (E- group) with those of an intervention also including online supervised physical exercise sessions (E+ group), during the Italy COVID-19 lockdown. METHODS The Italian COVID-19 emergency allowed the possibility to also observe the effects of social and personal limitations. A total of 51 BCS were studied over an 18-week period and had an objective registration of day-to-day sedentary time, physical activity, and sleep. Both subsamples received weekly or fortnight personal feedback. Data were analysed considering four key periods, according to the COVID-19 emergency steps. RESULTS Statistical analysis showed an additive effect for sedentary time and a multiplicative effect both for light-to vigorous and light-intensity physical activities. The E- group had a high overall sedentary time and a different trend of light-to vigorous and light-intensity physical activities, with a reduction from the 1st to the 2nd periods (national and personal restrictions), showing a significant rise just at the end of the national restrictions. CONCLUSIONS The use of an activity tracker and its accompanying app, with the reception of weekly tailored advice and supervised online physical exercise sessions, can elicit proper physical activity recomposition in BCS in the COVID-19 era.
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- Andrea Di Blasio
- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Eusoma Breast Centre, “G. Bernabeo” Hospital, ASL02 Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti, c.da S. Liberata, 66026 Ortona, Italy; (S.G.); (E.C.); (M.T.S.)
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- Eusoma Breast Centre, “G. Bernabeo” Hospital, ASL02 Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti, c.da S. Liberata, 66026 Ortona, Italy; (S.G.); (E.C.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy; (S.G.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy; (S.G.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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- Eusoma Breast Centre, “G. Bernabeo” Hospital, ASL02 Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti, c.da S. Liberata, 66026 Ortona, Italy; (S.G.); (E.C.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Polacchi L. 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (T.M.); (F.L.); (G.V.); (A.D.I.); (A.D.); (L.M.); (M.R.); (G.N.)
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Martella L, Daniel F, Moretti A, Toma I, Lancia F, Tiberi E, Mauro E, Schirone A, Santini A, Frassoldati A. Scalp cooling: a real opportunity to prevent alopecia in breast cancer women undergoing chemotherapy? Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx424.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Daniel F, Bannò E, Belluomini L, Martella L, Lancia F, Toma I, Moretti A, Mentrasti G, Carandina I, Marzola M, Frassoldati A. The regorafenib issue: focus on efficacy and safety in pre-treated metastatic colorectal cancer from a real world experience. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx422.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Belluomini L, Fiorica F, Stefanelli A, Santini A, Urbini B, Daniel F, Martella L, Toma I, Lancia F, Moretti A, Bannò E, Giorgi C, Frassoldati A. Efficacy and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab and radiotherapy combination in advanced NSCLC. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx426.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Toma I, Lancia F, Scapoli D, Frassoldati A, Panareo S, Santi I, Cittanti C, Bartolomei M, Daniel F, Moretti A, Martella L, Belluomini L, Mentrasti G. Bone pain control in Castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC): retrospective analysis of first patients trated with Radium 223. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx423.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Moretti A, Lupini L, Carandina I, Bassi C, Martella L, Lancia F, Daniel F, Belluomini L, Toma I, Bannò E, Nisi C, Da Ros L, Querzoli P, Negrini M, Frassoldati A. Estrogen receptor mutation: a new strategy to overcome endocrine resistance. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx424.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Carandina I, Belluomini L, Bonetti F, Urbini B, Daniel F, Lancia F, Martella L, Toma I, Moretti A, Bannò E, Nisi C, Da Ros L, Frassoldati A. Efficacy of anti-EGFR antibodies combined with chemotherapy for elderly patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer: a systematic review and metanalysis. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx422.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Belluomini L, Carandina I, Bonetti F, Urbini B, Daniel F, Lancia F, Martella L, Toma I, Moretti A, Bannò E, Nisi C, Da Ros L, Frassoldati A. Efficacy of anti-EGFR antibodies combined with chemotherapy for elderly patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer: A systematic review and metanalysis. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx393.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Daniel F, Belluomini L, Lancia F, Martella L, Toma I, Moretti A, Bannò E, Carandina I, Marzola M, Fabbri M, Frassoldati A. Can irinotecan dose reduction according to ugt1a1 genotype avoid severe toxicities? Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lancia F, Marzola M, Martinello R, Borghi C, Bernardi G, Toma I, Martella L, Belluomini L, Daniel F, Moretti A, Da Ros L, Bannò E, Nisi C, Frassoldati A. Multidisciplinary management in ovarian cancer. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw338.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Belluomini L, Daniel F, Carandina I, Galli G, Lancia F, Toma I, Martella L, Da Ros L, Marzola M, Lanza G, Frassoldati A. BRAF mutation and Microsatellite status in stage II and III colorectal cancers: does the combination have a prognostic role? Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw335.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Martella L, Toma I, Belluomini L, Lancia F, Daniel F, Carandina I, Frassoldati A. Trastuzumab plus chemotherapy in the treatment of HER-2 –positive, advanced, gastric or gastro-esophageal junction cancer: a single center experience. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw333.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Bevilacqua L, Magnavita N, Becchetti G, De Matteis B, Giunta G, Lancia F, Mammi F, Pisciottano V, Roccia K, Pupp N. [Vigilance on health surveillance in wood sector]. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 2007; 29:794-795. [PMID: 18409965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES A program to promote occupational health among wood dust workers in the district of Civitavecchia. METHODS In recent years, occupational health physicians charged of medical surveillance of wood workers (Competent Physicians, CPs) had been invited to perform a peer-review of their methods and activities. In the present phase, CPs have been invited to show the result of their medical surveillance. RESULTS One hundred forty seven wood workers were submitted to rhinoscopic examination. The prevalence of woodwork-related rhinitis and other pathologic signs, including nasal adenocarcinoma (one case), was 32.7%. The prevalence of rhinitis in woodworkers increased with years of working as a woodworker. CONCLUSION Wood dust and chemical exposures in wood workers represent a serious risk of disease for the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of topical levobupivacaine drops 0.75% vs. lidocaine drops 4% in cataract surgery. METHODS We examined 203 patients undergoing cataract surgery by phacoemulsification. They were randomized into two groups: one received four drops of lidocaine 4% and the other received four drops of levobupivacaine 0.75%. The onset and offset times of sensory block were evaluated. Application, intraoperative and postoperative subjective pain was quantified by the patients using a verbal pain score. Complications, rates of supplemental anaesthesia, and the satisfaction of surgeon and patients were also recorded. RESULTS The mean sensory onset and offset times were significantly higher for the levobupivacaine group (P < 0.01). Pain score was lower in the levobupivacaine group than in the lidocaine one and the difference was statistically significant at all stages (P < 0.01). The mean satisfaction scores of patients and surgeon were also statistically higher for levobupivacaine (P < 0.01). No significant differences for complications and rates of supplemental anaesthesia were found. CONCLUSIONS Topical levobupivacaine 0.75% shows the same efficacy and safety as lidocaine 4% in cataract surgery by phacoemulsification. There was an adequate block with a good level of satisfaction of surgeon and patients. Levobupivacaine 0.75% offers a new and acceptable choice for topical anaesthesia in cataract surgery.
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- A Di Donato
- Concordia Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Pain Management, Rome, Italy
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Di Donato A, Fontana C, Lancia F, Celleno D. Efficacy and comparison of 0.5% levobupivacaine with 0.75% ropivacaine for peribulbar anaesthesia in cataract surgery. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2006; 23:487-90. [PMID: 16507188 DOI: 10.1017/s026502150600041x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2006] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The low cardiovascular and neurological toxicity of levobupivacaine has led to its application as a local anaesthetic in a wide variety of specialist applications including peribulbar block for cataract surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of levobupivacaine 0.5% and to compare block quality vs. ropivacaine 0.75% in peribulbar anaesthesia. METHODS We examined 208 patients subjected to cataract surgery by phacoemulsification who were randomized into two groups according to the anaesthetic used for peribulbar block, namely levobupivacaine 0.5% or ropivacaine 0.75%, both with the addition of hyaluronidase. Nerve block was carried out by injection of 6 mL of the anaesthetic mixture equally distributed between the inferotemporal and superonasal areas. The success of the block was evaluated by determining the time of motor and sensory onset, akinesia score, times of motor and sensory offset and satisfaction of the patient and surgeon after 24 h. Pre-block, post-block and postoperative intraocular pressure as well as the duration of surgical intervention was also determined. RESULTS With respect to ropivacaine, levobupivacaine showed a significant reduction (P < 0.001) in the average motor and sensory onset. Both the akinesia score (P < 0.01) and mean motor and sensory offset times were also higher (P < 0.001). Neither the average intervention times nor the satisfaction of the patient/surgeon showed any significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Levobupivacaine (0.5%) has better anaesthetic properties with respect to 0.75% ropivacaine and is well-suited for peribulbar block in cataract surgery.
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- A Di Donato
- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Military Policlinic, Concordia Hospital for Special Surgery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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Li Pira G, Oppezzi L, Seri M, Westby M, Caroli F, Fenoglio D, Lancia F, Ferraris A, Bottone L, Valle MT, Kunkl A, Romeo G, Dalgleish AG, Manca F. Repertoire breadth of human CD4+ T cells specific for HIV gp120 and p66 (primary antigens) or for PPD and tetanus toxoid (secondary antigens). Hum Immunol 1998; 59:137-48. [PMID: 9548073 DOI: 10.1016/s0198-8859(98)00004-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Antigen derived peptides bound on MHC class II molecules on presenting cells stimulate specific CD4 lymphocytes that are in a naive state if antigen is given for the first time, or in a memory state if antigen has been previously encountered. In order to compare clonal heterogeneity of the human CD4+ T helper repertoire in primary vs. recall responses, we have generated T cell lines in vitro by repeated stimulation of peripheral lymphocytes with primary or with recall antigens. Clonal heterogeneity was broad in the case of recall response to tetanus toxoid or PPD, with a high frequency of specific precursors (> 100 cells/10(6) lymphocytes). In contrast, T cell lines responsive to primary antigens (HIV gp120 or HIV p66) were oligoclonal as defined by TCR V beta gene usage and by spectratyping, and the precursor frequency was low (< 2 cells/10(6) lymphocytes). Primary T cell lines generated from blood samples drawn at different times from the same donor showed that clones with identical TCR CDR3 region coding sequences were expanded, suggesting that in these individuals a large progeny derived from one single precursor is present, even though a previous encounter with the antigen was not documented. Assuming an even in vivo distribution of such cells, the presence of one precursor every 10(6) CD4 lymphocytes (within the CD4 T repertoire that comprises roughly 10(11) CD4 T cells) indicates that approximately 10(5) identical T cells from the same clonal precursor account for the primary response against the model antigens we have studied.
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- G Li Pira
- Department of Immunology, University of Genoa, San Martino Hospital, Italy
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Li Pira G, Westby M, Oppezzi L, Ferraris A, Lancia F, Piatti G, Fenoglio D, Saverino D, Arp J, Dekaban G, Dalgleish A, Manca F. Human T leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) specific T-helper cell response: clonal fluctuations and repertoire heterogeneity. Br J Haematol 1996; 93:287-94. [PMID: 8639418 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.1996.4921030.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The naive T-helper (Th) repertoire specific for HTLV-1 envelope (env) has been examined on antigen specific T-cell lines and clones from non-immune individuals. Clonal heterogeneity was determined by analysing the T-cell receptor (TCR) Vbeta gene usage and by sequencing the hypervariable regions of the TCR genes. Fluctuations in the V beta gene usage were determined by comparing the TCR Vbeta gene profiles of T-cell lines at different times. We found that a diverse repertoire for HTLV-1 env could be triggered in vitro. Diverse Vbeta genes were used by the same line tested at different times, suggesting that clonal composition of an antigen-specific T-cell line is not constant in vitro. Clones in fact may be up- and down-regulated and clonotypes undetectable at one time point can emerge upon subsequent restimulation. Therefore evaluation of the clonal composition of a T-cell line gives a snapshot of the dominant clones at the time of analysis, and does not tell the whole picture of the antigen-specific ensemble. Furthermore, by sequencing the TCR genes, we identified clones with identical Vbeta gene usage which differed in hypervariable regions (CDR3), indicating their derivation from independent precursors and contributing to overall clonal heterogeneity. If these data can be extended to HTLV-1-infected patients studied in vivo, the Th cell repertoire specific for HTLV-1 env may prove very heterogenous, with important implications for vaccine development.
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- G Li Pira
- Department of Immunology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy
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Fenoglio D, Li Pira G, Saverino D, Ferraris A, Lancia F, Megiovanni A, Oppezzi L, Piatti G, Buffa F, Valle MT, Kunkl A, Manca F. Handling of retroviral antigens by human antigen-presenting cells. Res Virol 1996; 147:97-101. [PMID: 8901427 DOI: 10.1016/0923-2516(96)80222-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Antigen-specific T helper cells play an important role in retroviral infections. Indeed, they provide help for B-cell activation and antibody production and for clonal expansion of cytolytic lymphocytes. Therefore, we used retrovirus-specific human T helper clones in order to define modes of antigen presentation, antigen-presenting cells and the molecular context of Th epitopes that could be exploited in the design of immunogens aimed at optimizing the Th cell response. In particular, we describe several mechanisms of receptor-mediated antigen uptake that enhance the stimulation of human T-cell clones specific for HIV and HTLV-1 antigens; we report on the differential recognition of Th epitopes depending on the molecular-viral context; we show that dendritic cells are the most efficient presenting cells and are essential for the induction of in vitro primary Th cell responses; and finally, we propose that Th cells specific for internal, conserved antigens of HIV such as reverse transcriptase, may be candidates for intrastructural help resulting in induction of envelope specific antibodies.
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- D Fenoglio
- Department of Immunology, University of Genoa, Italy
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Manca F, Fenoglio D, Valle MT, Li Pira G, Kunkl A, Ferraris A, Saverino D, Lancia F, Mortara L, Lozzi L. Human CD4+ T cells can discriminate the molecular and structural context of T epitopes of HIV gp120 and HIV p66. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol 1995; 9:227-237. [PMID: 7540488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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CD4+ T cell lines and clones specific for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigens have been generated from peripheral lymphocytes of naive individuals by priming with the envelope protein gp120, the enzyme reverse transcriptase (p66), and their synthetic peptides. T cells were tested for proliferation to proteins, to peptides, and to HIV virions. Different patterns of reaction were identified. T cells primed in vitro with the whole antigen responded to the protein, but recognition of overlapping peptides occurred with a fraction of the lines or clones. The virus was recognized by some, but not all, of the gp120- and p66-specific T cells, with an efficiency 2 logs higher than the recombinant soluble proteins on a molar basis. One T cell line specific for gp120 responded to virions presented by B cells, but not by monocytes. In contrast, T cells induced with peptides did not always respond to the proteins. Generation of T cell lines from naive individuals may be an in vitro model for T cell immunization, and the response patterns may have implications for the design of vaccines aimed at inducing a T helper response. In fact our in vitro data suggest that (a) immunization with peptides does not always induce T cells recognizing the whole protein, (b) immunization with proteins does not always induce T cells recognizing the protein in the context of the HIV virus, and (c) recognition of gp120 in the context of HIV may be dictated by the type of presenting cells.
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- F Manca
- Department of Immunology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy
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Manca F, Li Pira G, Fenoglio D, Valle MT, Kunkl A, Ferraris A, Lancia F, Saverino D, Mortara L, Balderas R. Recognition of human T-leukemia virus (HTLV-1) envelope by human CD4+ T-cell lines from HTLV-1 seronegative individuals: specificity and clonal heterogeneity. Blood 1995; 85:1547-54. [PMID: 7534136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Because T-helper cells are critical for immune responses in retroviral infections, CD4+ T-cell lines specific for the human T-leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) envelope have been generated from peripheral T lymphocytes of nonimmune donors to study their naive repertoire. Recombinant fragments (RE1, amino acids [aa] 26-200; RE3, aa 165-307; RE5, aa 308-401; and RE6, aa 165-401) of HTLV-1 envelope, whole envelope glycoprotein, and synthetic peptides were used to induce T-cell lines. CD4+ T-cell lines specific for one or more fragments were obtained from seven of eight individuals tested. T-cell lines generated against envelope glycoprotein from five of five donors did not cross-react with the RE fragments and vice versa. The lines specific for RE and env were mapped with overlapping peptides. The lines with single peptide (narrow) specificity contained a variety of clones that used different T-cell receptor V beta genes. These data (1) suggest that most of the normal individuals carry T-helper precursors specific for epitopes on HTLV-1 envelope; (2) indicate that heterogeneity of HTLV-1 envelope-specific T cells can be detected in the naive repertoire; and (3) define optimal antigenic preparations to be used to assess cellular immunity in HTLV-1-infected individuals.
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- F Manca
- Department of Immunology, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy
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Homeoproteins encoded by genes of the Hox family are nuclear proteins believed to act as transcription factors and to participate in the determination of the body plan. Here we show that in several vertebrate cells, they exhibit a subnuclear localisation associated with the nucleolus. We used monoclonal antibodies to study the distribution of three homeoproteins, namely HOXB7, HOXC6 and HOXD4. The immunoreactivity to antibodies against HOXC6 protein in Xenopus laevis embryonic tissues is restricted to one or two spots within the nucleus; this distribution partially overlaps that of fibrillarin, a protein of the fibrillar zone of the nucleoli. Indirect immunofluorescence analysis of the distribution of HOXB7 protein in 3T3 cells, and of HOXD4 protein in human neuroblastoma and Raji lymphoma cell lines and activated lymphocytes, results invariably in a nucleolar localisation. Purified nucleoli from stimulated T lymphocytes, and Raji cells contain an activity capable of binding, in a gel retardation assay, to an oligonucleotide specifically recognised by the HOXD4 homeoprotein. This activity is specifically removed by anti-HOXD4 antibodies and is found associated in southwestern blots with a single band with an apparent M(r) of 30,000, corresponding to that of recombinant HOXD4. The functional significance of the nucleolar localisation of Hox proteins remains to be determined.
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- M T Corsetti
- Advanced Biotechnology Center, C.B.A., IST, Genova, Italy
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Rubartelli A, Allavena G, Bajetto A, Lancia F, Sitia R. More than one cytokine is secreted through an alternative pathway of secretion. Cytokine 1991. [DOI: 10.1016/1043-4666(91)90091-q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Bevilacqua RL, Lancia F, Buccilli A. [Diagnostic echography in tumefactions of the parotid space]. Medicina (Firenze) 1990; 10:278-80. [PMID: 2079877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The reliability of the echographic approach to the diagnosis of expansive lesions of the parotid area has been evaluated by comparing in 45 patients the echographic data with the results of the clinical and/or histopathological investigations. There was a satisfactory agreement between conclusions based on the two approaches. In particular, echography was able to differentiate between: (a) intra- and extraglandular nodules; (b) diffuse and focal involvement of the gland and, (c) malignant and nonmalignant proliferative processes.
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- R L Bevilacqua
- Cattedra di Ortognatodonzia, Università di Roma La Sapienza
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